3945, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3945, VIC

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Far more people own their homes outright in postcode 3945 than in the rest of the state or country. This area is dominated by separate houses, with nearly 98% of all dwellings being detached homes. It is a place where home ownership is common and rental properties are rare.

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📍 3945, VIC, Postcode

Where 3945, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +66.7%
  • $0–$21: 2 areas
  • $21–$43: 7 areas
  • $43–$64: 16 areas
  • $64–$86: 26 areas
  • $86–$107: 46 areas
  • $107–$129: 61 areas
  • $129–$150: 47 areas
  • $150–$171: 171 areas
  • $171–$193: 114 areas
  • $193–$214: 200 areas
  • $214–$236: 158 areas
  • $236–$257: 184 areas
  • $257–$279: 120 areas
  • $279–$300: 112 areas
  • $300–$321: 226 areas
  • $321–$343: 117 areas
  • $343–$364: 171 areas
  • $364–$386: 161 areas
  • $386–$407: 165 areas
  • $407–$429: 127 areas
  • $429–$450: 58 areas
  • $450–$471: 102 areas
  • $471–$493: 45 areas
  • $493–$514: 38 areas
  • $514–$536: 20 areas
  • $536–$557: 26 areas
  • $557–$579: 13 areas
  • $579–$600: 74 areas

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3945, VIC — higher than 51% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3945, VIC$300
Bass Coast $300
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $300, which is well below the national figure of $375. Home loan payments are also a little below the state and national averages, though the typical monthly payment has risen by $434 since 2011.

$300 ▲ +66.7%

Higher than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $180
  • 2016: $180
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,634 ▲ +36.2%

Higher than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,200
  • 2016: $1,500
  • 2021: $1,634

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3945, VIC, $200–$349 is the majority at 68%; $350–$549 is next at 32%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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3945, VIC splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (33%) and $1,800–$2,999 (31%), with Under $1,000 at 24%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 44.4% of homes are owned outright, a figure far above the national average. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is much lower than most areas and fell to 10.2% over the last decade.

10.2% ▼ -28.0%

Lower than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 14.2%
  • 2016: 15.1%
  • 2021: 10.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

44.4% ▲ +3.5%

Higher than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 42.9%
  • 2016: 44.4%
  • 2021: 44.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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3945, VIC splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (44%) and Owned with a mortgage (41%), with Rented at 10%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 98.3% of the market, which is far above the state and national figures. These homes tend to be large, with 82% having three or more bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

98.3% ▲ +0.4%

Higher than 81% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 97.8%
  • 2016: 97.4%
  • 2021: 98.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

82.0% ▲ +0.7%

Higher than 64% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 81.5%
  • 2016: 82.0%
  • 2021: 82.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3945, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 99%; Other dwelling is next at 1%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3945, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 3945, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3945/3945-vic/topic/housing-dwellings